Deer Creek Junk: good "junk" for everyday loving
06550 M-32 (1 mile south of East Jordan, just before Rogers & Mt. Bliss roads)

Deer Creek Junk will open its doors again on June 19, 20, & 21 for the second of four 3-day sales events in 2003. Karen Brennan, owner (pictured with shears in hand), is focusing on creating unique home and garden décor made from discarded and salvaged items.

There will be a blend of "Trash to Treasure" items, primitives and selected retail products to compliment today's shabby chic, country cottage and flea market decorating styles. Garden benches from old beds, chandeliers from wire fencing, and a pot rack from an old coffee table are just a few examples of the items that will be for sale. There will also be a selection of architectural salvage pieces for the do-it-yourselfer.

The business stems from a lifelong love of antiques and neat old junk too good to throw away. A career change and emptying the barns from her childhood family farm provided the desire and some raw materials. Inspiration came after discovering and visiting a business outside Minneapolis, MN where two women conduct five sales events per year featuring flea market treasures and their flare for decorating. Additional encouragement from family and friends has been the final element to create a business destined for fun times.

Karen says, "The sales event concept is what really made it work for me. It allows me the daily flexibility I need for my family and the ability to enjoy the search and rescue missions for junk waiting to be loved again."